Don't mean to hijack a post, but 18 months?!? I've heard new research suggests pacifiers can decrease chances of SIDS, but nobody recommends them after 1 year for dental reasons.My nephew, 1 yo on 2/17, still has his. It drives me nuts but I remind myself I'm not his momma! : )I'm excited to try the gumdrop pacifiers with LO!

Don't mean to hijack a post, but 18 months?!? I've heard new research suggests pacifiers can decrease chances of SIDS, but nobody recommends them after 1 year for dental reasons.My nephew, 1 yo on 2/17, still has his. It drives me nuts but I remind myself I'm not his momma! : )I'm excited to try the gumdrop pacifiers with LO!

We have moms on the Jan 07 boards that still let their kids use passies (and they are 4.) I believe there is more damage dental wise, sucking thumbs than using passies. Its all about position in the mouth.

Luckily my daughter took herself off the passie at 1. Many are not so lucky.

We have moms on the Jan 07 boards that still let their kids use passies (and they are 4.) I believe there is more damage dental wise, sucking thumbs than using passies. Its all about position in the mouth.

Luckily my daughter took herself off the passie at 1. Many are not so lucky.

Natalie, proud Mommy to Henry (born 12/26/08) and Madeleine (born 5/25/11).

From:
felixthenat

To: dueJune8th

Posted: Mar-10 10:53 AM (7 of 95)

My son is 26 months and neither my pediatrician nor his dentist are concerned that he still has a binky. Some babies/toddlers need soothing, especially when they are cutting teeth. In the end, it is not a big deal and it doesn't start to effect the teeth until WAY later - like 4 or 5 years old.

My son is 26 months and neither my pediatrician nor his dentist are concerned that he still has a binky. Some babies/toddlers need soothing, especially when they are cutting teeth. In the end, it is not a big deal and it doesn't start to effect the teeth until WAY later - like 4 or 5 years old.

Natalie, proud Mommy to Henry (born 12/26/08) and Madeleine (born 5/25/11).

From:
felixthenat

To: ALL

Posted: Mar-10 10:56 AM (9 of 95)

Maybe it is because I haven't had my coffee yet, but I am a little put off at logging in this morning to see people making negative comments towards Lilah and my parenting. This thread was directed to me, Lilah and I have discussed our toddler's use of the pacifier and we are on the same page. Comments from the peanut gallery weren't really needed.

It's like me chiming in on a thread about formula feeding to remind people that the recommendation is breast milk. Sure, recommendations are one thing - real life is another.

Maybe it is because I haven't had my coffee yet, but I am a little put off at logging in this morning to see people making negative comments towards Lilah and my parenting. This thread was directed to me, Lilah and I have discussed our toddler's use of the pacifier and we are on the same page. Comments from the peanut gallery weren't really needed.

It's like me chiming in on a thread about formula feeding to remind people that the recommendation is breast milk. Sure, recommendations are one thing - real life is another.

OMG you let your 26 month old have a paci and you're drinking coffee while you're pregnant??? Lol totally kidding!!! My DS was never big on the paci but my DD loves hers and w/ another on the way I know I won't be getting it away from her any time soon!! My aunts twins are 3 and still have paci's (they were micro preemie's) and their doctor isn't concerned! She has said it's time to start looking into weaning but she's not concerned either! A lot of things we say we'll never do go out the window once we become parents!

OMG you let your 26 month old have a paci and you're drinking coffee while you're pregnant??? Lol totally kidding!!! My DS was never big on the paci but my DD loves hers and w/ another on the way I know I won't be getting it away from her any time soon!! My aunts twins are 3 and still have paci's (they were micro preemie's) and their doctor isn't concerned! She has said it's time to start looking into weaning but she's not concerned either! A lot of things we say we'll never do go out the window once we become parents!

lol@ the coffee comment. I was waiting for someone to get on me about that.

Yes, until you have been there, you can't know. My son has a very strong oral fixation, he always has. I didn't want to introduce the pacifier at all, but I had to when he was a newborn to train his tongue thrust so we could breastfeed. Then, it became his best friend. We have gotten to the point now where it stays at home. He is allowed to have it any time he is home, but when we are away, he goes without. He knows the rule and is okay with it. Next, we will try to minimize use at home, but like you said, that may not work with a new baby coming! In the grand scheme of things, really what does it hurt? I can't think of anything negative coming from a toddler who can self soothe.

lol@ the coffee comment. I was waiting for someone to get on me about that.

Yes, until you have been there, you can't know. My son has a very strong oral fixation, he always has. I didn't want to introduce the pacifier at all, but I had to when he was a newborn to train his tongue thrust so we could breastfeed. Then, it became his best friend. We have gotten to the point now where it stays at home. He is allowed to have it any time he is home, but when we are away, he goes without. He knows the rule and is okay with it. Next, we will try to minimize use at home, but like you said, that may not work with a new baby coming! In the grand scheme of things, really what does it hurt? I can't think of anything negative coming from a toddler who can self soothe.

Natalie, proud Mommy to Henry (born 12/26/08) and Madeleine (born 5/25/11).

From:
OWENanHadleighsMomma

To: felixthenat

Posted: Mar-10 11:33 AM (15 of 95)

I totally agree, what does it really hurt? Some children use a blanket or stuffed animal to soothe themselves and nobody's demanding those be taken away by the age of one! Like PP said, most dental problems are hereditary. I hate to admit this but I sucked my thumb until I was 9 and never needed braces so I think it's total bs for someone to say a 2 yr old will have problems from a paci...

I totally agree, what does it really hurt? Some children use a blanket or stuffed animal to soothe themselves and nobody's demanding those be taken away by the age of one! Like PP said, most dental problems are hereditary. I hate to admit this but I sucked my thumb until I was 9 and never needed braces so I think it's total bs for someone to say a 2 yr old will have problems from a paci...

Since this has become and open forum I just wanted to add my two cents. DS used his until just after 18 month and then we took it away. As a speech therapist I have seen a few kiddos who are older who talk with the paci in which can interfere with the correct production of speech sounds. With that said we only took it away at 18 months b/c his MDO was letting him have it all day and we were only doing naps and bedtime. If a kiddo needs it to self soothe I see no problem but I am a strong promoter of having them pull it out to talk. Just my opinion.

Since this has become and open forum I just wanted to add my two cents. DS used his until just after 18 month and then we took it away. As a speech therapist I have seen a few kiddos who are older who talk with the paci in which can interfere with the correct production of speech sounds. With that said we only took it away at 18 months b/c his MDO was letting him have it all day and we were only doing naps and bedtime. If a kiddo needs it to self soothe I see no problem but I am a strong promoter of having them pull it out to talk. Just my opinion.

Natalie, proud Mommy to Henry (born 12/26/08) and Madeleine (born 5/25/11).

From:
eve104

To: dueJune8th

Posted: Mar-10 11:52 AM (18 of 95)

im neither here nor there about pacifiers, I think they are grate item to use when needed. My DD did not want to use one and we tried to use one to sooth her but she just didn't want it, its like we would put one in her mouth and she would suck on it and when she was a few months old she would get this really funny look on her face and spit it out, and look at us like we are crazy...lol

I don't agree on letting kids have them after they have teeth on top and bottom, only because of the possibility of them chewing off the rubber/silicone tip. I know its not usually something that happens, but I have seen where the tip get chewed and if not given attention it could result in a choking hazard. I don't look down on parents whom decide to use them, as I believe to each his own.

im neither here nor there about pacifiers, I think they are grate item to use when needed. My DD did not want to use one and we tried to use one to sooth her but she just didn't want it, its like we would put one in her mouth and she would suck on it and when she was a few months old she would get this really funny look on her face and spit it out, and look at us like we are crazy...lol

I don't agree on letting kids have them after they have teeth on top and bottom, only because of the possibility of them chewing off the rubber/silicone tip. I know its not usually something that happens, but I have seen where the tip get chewed and if not given attention it could result in a choking hazard. I don't look down on parents whom decide to use them, as I believe to each his own.

And I love the comment "Sure, recommendations are one thing - real life is another." That's so true and why I try really hard to just let parents be about their choices. Even if letting your child have a paci caused horrible, but completely fixable damage to their teeth (and I don't believe it does)--what do I care? The parent is the one that's going to pay for it, not me. And it might be worth it to them for the tradeoff they get--a self-soothing toddler.

Everyone has different values and makes different sacrifices--a lot of which are unplanned but necessitated by real life.

LOL-I like you before you've had your coffee. Sassy!

And I love the comment "Sure, recommendations are one thing - real life is another." That's so true and why I try really hard to just let parents be about their choices. Even if letting your child have a paci caused horrible, but completely fixable damage to their teeth (and I don't believe it does)--what do I care? The parent is the one that's going to pay for it, not me. And it might be worth it to them for the tradeoff they get--a self-soothing toddler.

Everyone has different values and makes different sacrifices--a lot of which are unplanned but necessitated by real life.

No need to be do rude. This is an open forum open for everyone to participate. Why don't you exchange e-mails if you want it to stay private? I'll give my opinion and I appreciate when other people give theirs also because I have an open mind. I'm a little put off by your blatant rudeness

No need to be do rude. This is an open forum open for everyone to participate. Why don't you exchange e-mails if you want it to stay private? I'll give my opinion and I appreciate when other people give theirs also because I have an open mind. I'm a little put off by your blatant rudeness

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